Hunt Ball rolls into town

[scanman]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

Well not too much to discuss about his run (of course I love him to death and had already accepted that this whole never actually winning thing should be treated as a rather endearing quality at this point) but what about restarting the race? Thoughts?

Atlantic Equine could write volumes on how to mismanage a racehorse. He tried today and raced into contention at the top of the hill, but ultimately was in way too deep (18th; beaten 40 lengths). All is not lost though, he's 10 years old and is eligible for Veteran's chases. Wonder if the ownership will have enough sense to go that route. Hopefully beforehand, they will find a really easy novice hurdle to win so that he will regain his confidence.

As for the start, I thought the first go was good. Don't like standing starts and it adversely affected my play, Monetaire, who might have gotten up to win had he not been disadvantaged at the start. Oh well, that's racing.

Still lots to look forward to. For me, I will be on Coneygree in the Gold Cup tomorrow and Balthazar King in the National next month.